24 HOUR HOTLINES/ TEXT LINES:
Emotional Support Helpline for MA First Responders- 781-278-4444–Staffed 24/7
Bulletproof: (800) 273-8255 – 24-hour CONFIDENTIAL support line. Bulletproof offers anonymous and confidential access to health and wellness initiatives, support, information and resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)-The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, free, confidential support.
Text “BADGE” to 741741 to be connected to a law enforcement peer for support.
NAMI Massachusetts: Helpline- (617)704-6264 or (800-370-9085) Provides information and resources to help people navigate the mental health system and related systems of care, and problem solve in difficult circumstances. It is staffed by people with experience navigating the system for themselves or a family member. Available Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
https://namimass.org/nami-mass-compass-helpline/
COPLINE: 800-COPLINE (800-267-5463)- Copline offers 24/7 trained peer support and referrals for continued assistance. They are dedicated to serving active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones.
https://www.copline.org/
Safe Call Now-(206) 459-3020. Safe Call Now is a confidential 24-hour crisis referral service for public safety and emergency services personnel.
https://www.safecallnowusa.org/
PTSD Coach Mobile App- This is a safe, easy way to learn whether stress and depression might be affecting you. Using this service is completely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. No information will be shared with anyone, including the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MASS C.O.P.)
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/ptsdcoach_app.asp
MIT MyLife Services – 844-405-LIFE (844-405-5433) — Email- info@mitmylifeservices.com
All consultations are confidential and provided at no cost for MIT faculty, staff, postdocs – and household members.
https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/mylifeservices or https://my.kgalifeservices.com/?org_code=mymit or https://hr.mit.edu/life-events
IN-PATIENT SERVICES:
McLean Hospital LEADER Program: (617) 855-3141 (available 24/7)- The LEADER (Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder) Program at McLean Hospital provides specialized mental health and addiction services, designed specifically for men and women in uniform. Located at 115 Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/leader
On-Site Academy: 978-874-0177
The On-Site Academy is a non-profit residential treatment and training center for critical incident stress management. They serve emergency service workers who are in distress. Their program is for all law enforcement, fire service, EMS, or other human service personnel who are themselves temporarily overwhelmed by the stress of their jobs, what they have seen, and what they have been through. Located at 219 Bragg Hill Rd. Westminster, MA 01473
https://onsiteacademy.org/
Brattleboro Retreat: Uniformed Service ProgramTM – Two Levels of Care- Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient- 802-258-3700. Located at Anna Marsh Lane, P.O. Box 803 Brattleboro, VT 05302
https://www.brattlebororetreat.org/programs/usp
https://www.brattlebororetreat.org/sites/default/files/USP-e-brochure_July-2021.pdf
Shatterproof First Responders Program: FHE Health – 505 Federal Hwy #2 Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441. 1-844-299-0618. Local Contact is Sonny Silva 508- 951-1690.
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
Contact- Sonny Silva National Outreach Coordinator FHE Health www.fhehealth.com Phone: (508) 951-1690 asilva@fhehealth.com
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital: Westborough, MA Phone 508-329-6300. Provides In-Patient services for First Responders with their FRST(First Responder Specialized Treatment) program. Can be contacted for confidential assessments 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 508-329-6300. www.westboroughbehavioral.com
OUT- PATIENT SERVICES:
HRI Hospital – Ascend Partial Hospitalization Program: 833-378-7377 or 24/7 Call Center 617-390-1320 to speak with Intake Coordinator. The Ascend Program provides mental health services that fit the needs of black, indigenous, and women of color (BIWOC) including multilingual clients and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Located at 227 Babcock St, Brookline, MA 02446.
Advocates – Mental Health Services for Law Enforcement Outpatient Counseling: Adriana Davis-Tarantino at ATarantino@Advocates.org. 24-Hour Crisis Support 1 (800) 640-5432.
Law Enforcement Outpatient Counseling – offers confidential outpatient mental health services exclusively for law enforcement provided by licensed clinicians who have experience working with police officer. Located at 1881 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701.
https://www.advocates.org/services/jail-diversion/about-jail-diversion-program
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital: Westborough, MA Phone 508-329-6300. Provides Out-Patient services for First Responders with their FRST(First Responder Specialized Treatment) program. Can be contacted for confidential assessments 24 hours a day/7 days a week at 508-329-6300. www.westboroughbehavioral.com
VETERAN RESOURCES:
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255— Press 1 also can Text 838255 — Confidential and Available 24/7
Home Base Program: (617)724-5202. Provides world-class clinical care, support, and wellness programs to Veterans, Service Members, and Families.
https://homebase.org/
OTHER RESOURCES:
Mass C.O.P. Peer Support Quiz:
This is a safe, easy way to learn whether stress and depression might be affecting you. Using this service is completely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. No information will be shared with anyone, including the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MASS C.O.P.)
https://www.masscoppeersupportquiz.org/welcome.cfm
Blue H.E.L.P.:
Offering comfort and honor to the families who have lost an officer to suicide is necessary to maintain the credibility of the thin blue line. All officers, regardless of method of death, deserve thanks; all families deserve your support. “Suicide should be pursued as relentlessly as any other cop killer; together, publicly and, with unabating courage” -Karen Solomon, Co-Founder
https://bluehelp.org/
1st Help:
Associated with Blue H.E.L.P. On-line questionnaire that directs first responders to organizations and resources that can assist them in the areas of mental health, peer support and financial assistance.
https://1sthelp.net/
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation:
Provides training for individuals interested in becoming a part of a crisis management team, or for an organization that is dedicated to helping individuals or groups recover from incidents.
https://icisf.org/
Massachusetts Peer Support Network (MPSN):
If you need assistance Network members are On-Call 24/7 – 508 -820 -2000 Their mission is to provide peer assistance to all emergency service personnel within the Commonwealth before, during or after a critical incident, regardless of race, gender or age.
https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-peer-support-network-brochure/download
Certified First Responder Counselors:
A list of certified First Responder Counselor’s may be found at www.firstrespondercounselor.com/cfrc-directory and can be searched by state to locate a certified first responder counselor in your state.
CISM TEAMS
Boston Police CISM/Peer Support: Sgt Joe King Coordinator 617.594.9313
Essex County CISM Team: Control Chief: Chief Thomas Griffin, Peabody Police Department 978-375-7214
Greater Boston Law Enforcement CISM Team: Control Chief: Deputy Chief Steven DeMarco, MIT Police Department 617-719-7439
Metro LEC Peer Support and CISM Team: Control Chief: Chief William Smith, Holbrook Police Department 781-316-6340
NEMLEC Peer Support and CISM Team: Control Chief: Chief Thomas Griffin, Peabody Police Department 978-375-7214
SEMLEC Law Enforcement Team: Rob Swartz, Coordinator 508 -658 –2478
Western Mass CISM Team: Deb Clapp, Lisa Herringshaw. 413-586-6065
MA Peer Support Networks; Massachusetts Peer Support Network State Coordinators: Charlie Popp 617.967.4141 or Jim Leary 508.404.7301 or David Clemons Director of Operations/DFS/CISM liaison 978.567.3179.
- District 6 Greater Lowell CISM Team Mike Curran / Tom Greenhalgh, Coordinators 1.800.614.CISM
- District 7 Central Mass CISM Team Bill Bernhard, Coordinator 508.387 .0937
- District 8 Montachusett CISM Team Scott Mentzer, Coordinator 508.899.0055
- Districts 9,10,11,12 Western MA CISM Team Linda Moriarty, Coordinator 413.586.6065
- District 13 Boston Fire -MetroFire CISM Peer Support Team Charlie Popp, Coordinator Dick Ryan, Coordinator 617.343.2880
- District 14 Concord/Carlisle CISM David Flannery, Coordinator 978.369.1442
- Additional Teams Serving The Network – WINGS CISM Kathy Minehan, Coordinator 617.416.0773